Stay compliant with U.S. sales tax—let Zonos handle it for you as MoR.
For U.S. merchants, Zonos Checkout simplifies sales tax compliance by serving as the merchant of record (MoR) for domestic transactions. This means that Zonos takes full responsibility for collecting and filing U.S. sales tax using Zonos' tax IDs, providing a seamless experience for you and your customers, whether you sell domestically, internationally, or both.
Note: This page covers U.S. sales tax specifically for the Zonos Checkout (MoR) integration. For a broader overview of Zonos U.S. sales tax solutions—including API and Shopify integrations, product-specific tax calculations, and general FAQs—see U.S. sales tax.
As the MoR for your U.S. domestic transactions, Zonos takes on the full legal responsibility for managing every aspect of sales tax compliance, including calculating, collecting, remitting, and filing sales tax directly with the appropriate authorities.
We leverage in-house, up-to-date U.S. sales tax data to accurately calculate state, district, county, and city taxes based on the buyer’s location. This end-to-end approach minimizes errors, prevents penalties, and ensures your business stays compliant with all U.S. tax laws.
By using Zonos' tax IDs in each state, your business no longer needs to register, monitor, or manage its own tax obligations. This reduces the administrative burden, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Zonos on credit card statements
Additionally, as the merchant of record, Zonos appears on the credit card statement for transactions processed through Checkout domestically. This includes being named in Stripe's statement descriptor as "Zonos - [merchant name]" on the credit card statement automatically.
MoR enablement requires manual setup and cannot be self-configured. To get started, contact Zonos Sales or Support to enable the MoR model for your account.
Why does Zonos act as the merchant of record for domestic Checkout?
This is a core feature of Zonos domestic Checkout. Acting as the MoR ensures that sales tax compliance, including remittance and filing, is handled entirely by Zonos, reducing complexity and liability for merchants.
Does Zonos file taxes in all U.S. states?
Yes, Zonos calculates, remits, and files taxes in all applicable states and local jurisdictions where tax obligations exist.
Can I use Zonos Checkout domestically without Zonos as the merchant of record?
Zonos will generally act as the MoR for domestic transactions processed through Zonos Checkout to ensure compliance with U.S. tax laws. However, exceptions may be made.
Do I still need to manage my own tax IDs if I'm using Zonos domestic Checkout?
If you are selling through other channels outside of Zonos Checkout, then yes, you will still need to manage, remit, and file taxes using your own tax IDs for those transactions. Zonos only assumes responsibility for sales tax compliance on orders processed through Zonos Checkout.
MoR & U.S. sales tax
Merchant of record & U.S. sales tax
Stay compliant with U.S. sales tax—let Zonos handle it for you as MoR.
For U.S. merchants, Zonos Checkout simplifies sales tax compliance by serving as the merchant of record (MoR) for domestic transactions. This means that Zonos takes full responsibility for collecting and filing U.S. sales tax using Zonos' tax IDs, providing a seamless experience for you and your customers, whether you sell domestically, internationally, or both.
Zonos as the merchant of record
As the MoR for your U.S. domestic transactions, Zonos takes on the full legal responsibility for managing every aspect of sales tax compliance, including calculating, collecting, remitting, and filing sales tax directly with the appropriate authorities.
We leverage in-house, up-to-date U.S. sales tax data to accurately calculate state, district, county, and city taxes based on the buyer’s location. This end-to-end approach minimizes errors, prevents penalties, and ensures your business stays compliant with all U.S. tax laws.
By using Zonos' tax IDs in each state, your business no longer needs to register, monitor, or manage its own tax obligations. This reduces the administrative burden, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Zonos on credit card statements
Additionally, as the merchant of record, Zonos appears on the credit card statement for transactions processed through Checkout domestically. This includes being named in Stripe's statement descriptor as "Zonos - [merchant name]" on the credit card statement automatically.
Get started
MoR enablement requires manual setup and cannot be self-configured. To get started, contact Zonos Sales or Support to enable the MoR model for your account.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Zonos act as the merchant of record for domestic Checkout?
This is a core feature of Zonos domestic Checkout. Acting as the MoR ensures that sales tax compliance, including remittance and filing, is handled entirely by Zonos, reducing complexity and liability for merchants.
Does Zonos file taxes in all U.S. states?
Yes, Zonos calculates, remits, and files taxes in all applicable states and local jurisdictions where tax obligations exist.
Can I use Zonos Checkout domestically without Zonos as the merchant of record?
Zonos will generally act as the MoR for domestic transactions processed through Zonos Checkout to ensure compliance with U.S. tax laws. However, exceptions may be made.
Do I still need to manage my own tax IDs if I'm using Zonos domestic Checkout?
If you are selling through other channels outside of Zonos Checkout, then yes, you will still need to manage, remit, and file taxes using your own tax IDs for those transactions. Zonos only assumes responsibility for sales tax compliance on orders processed through Zonos Checkout.
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